Park improvements are done, and they are fantastic, thanks to a two year collaboration between the Providence Parks Department, WBNA, the Toddler Lot Ad Hoc team, and community partners.
Student voice taking lead at neighborhood middle school
Neighborhood Nights begin March 4
Neighborhood Nights is back, WBNA’s all-in-one community meeting where neighbors come together to explore a planned topic or issue, check out WBNA initiatives, and/or play basketball at open gym! This monthly gathering is an easy way to get to know WBNA and your neighbors with free food, childcare, and Spanish interpretation.
Golden Apple Award Goes to West Side Educator
Another accolade goes to the Asa Messer Elementary School teaching team as the Golden Apple Award was given to third grade teacher Rachel Greenberg, who teaches English Language Learners with humor, high expectations and some music, too. We are grateful to have Ms Greenberg's talents and creative approaches at work in our neighborhood, and thank her for her commitment to west side kids.
West Side Educator Awarded Teacher of the Year
The city's top honor for outstanding teacher goes to Rachel DeNofio, kindergarten teacher at Asa Messer Elementary School, who was lauded last week for her mastery of personalized teaching, deep relationships with students & families, and sharing her talents with educators statewide as leader of a model classroom for differentiated instruction.
Elected Officials Q&A at Neighborhood Nights
Help shape WBNA's future
Stellar Start to Neighborhood Nights
Neighborhood Nights begin February 6
Introducing Neighborhood Nights, an all-in-one community meeting where neighbors come together to explore a planned topic or issue, check out a WBNA committee, and/or play basketball at open gym! This new monthly gathering is an easy way to get to know WBNA and your neighbors with free food, childcare, and Spanish translation.
West Side Kids Meeting Feb 2017
The Kindergarten Project
Another West Side School Leader Gets Top Award
West Side School Leader Awarded Principal of the Year
Last Friday Denise Missry of Asa Messer Elementary School was honored as the Rhode Island Elementary School Principal of the Year in a lively celebration that included the entire school community along with Mayor Jorge Elorza, city and state elected officials, education leaders and west side community members.
